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I drive a roll-off truck and have had many whoopsies with g maps hammer and others...... I just ordered my dezl otr700 today......great review btw.

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's one of the best investments I've ever made.

I used Google for years for my truck routing. You just need to take the extra step of verifying the route before you go.

Great video thanks for the help I just picked this up today for 349.99 on sale from 399.99

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Great investment, will make your job over the road a lot easier :)

Great video, this will help me in my new upcoming job as a motor coach driver. 👍

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Good luck with your new job.

I just bought GARMIN DEZL OTR700 GPS well explain new subscriber

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. It's one of my best investments. Makes life on the road a lot easier.

I got one of them maybe like 3 days ago and I love it.. works better than the gps my job has is use lol

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I love it too, made life on the road easier for me :)

Niceee, I'm gonna order it in Amazon, thank you

Thanks for the review.

I got mine for free on loves with my diesel points, but yes if you are going to buy it cash, it’s always to buy it somewhere else, safe travels

Good morning thank you. Great info 👍.

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Thx

Thank you for the review. Stay safe ✌️

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Likewise ✌️

@Chinese080808

Жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe do you think the 10" might be too big?

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

@@Chinese080808 The bigger the better. When you're in heavy traffic or in big cities like NYC, you only have a split second to look and make a decision. 🙂

Man! Thanks for the advice. Never knew about that. It does help because in the long run you will always keep you from hitting off roof. I once hit a tree going through a neighborhood but that little corner that busted a small hole in the corner was costing the company 5k to fix. But just imagine hitting a bridge and having yourself have to fix your own truck. So would be the most important device to have

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

I remember going into NYC without one. I ended going into a parkway and the first bridge was 11 ft, I had to back out in NYC traffic. I had to back out sideways on a hill, it was brutal 🙂

@ninovigil2254

Жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe aw man sorry to hear that.

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

@@ninovigil2254 It's all good, I went and bought a Garmin dezl right after, and all was good 😁

@ninovigil2254

Жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe love Garmin well trusted . Can't wait to start renting truck

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

@@ninovigil2254 Good luck on your new venture 💪

got mine at lowes truck stop with coupon better price then garmin or amazin by far

Much needed review

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I see people are still losing their tops. I remember the first time driving in NYC, I didn't have one, and I drove right into a parkway with an 11-foot bridge. It took me an hour to back out of there, in New York traffic. It was nerve-wracking 😃

@daniel_anthony_k

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Does it have an option to connect your ELD to Garmin so it can plan out your route plan so it's HOS compliant?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

@HT03 It does, but you'll have to buy a separate attachment to plug into the truck. It's a one time payment thing.

Can you use it while driving as long as it's mounted?

Great review. I own this gps and its a great one imo

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's one of my favorite tools :)

Do they have an option to program a bus I have deal 580 5" screen it has a bus option

great video I think my gps search is over question about the eld warning you mentioned. does this track your hours of service and have an alert display you cant remove? im on paper logs and dont have eld in my semi.

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I've never used the GPS ELD. I've only trust Keep Truckin for that. I've heard good things about it, but someone just told me it's doesn't email the records to D.O.T. Great GPS but I'd leave the ELD to people who specialize in ELD's.

Great review thanks, I am in Australia driving a big coach (13 meters) in the Middle of the city and finding buses free parking is hard, do you think this unit gives you parking options for heavy vehicles? And also does it need internet connection to function properly?

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

I don't know how the GPS works down under, but it does show truck stops which have truck parking.

What is usually the payload on these trucks

I have a question, between the 610 - 1010 versions of this OTR gps. Do you think its worth paying more for the bigger screen? Theres like a $400 difference between the different models. And if im not mistaken the only difference is the screen size.

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

It's a matter of preference. Big is always better when it comes to a GPS, especially in big cities with low bridges.

@ndg9367

8 ай бұрын

Some have dashcam in them. Some have different features.

Do you recommend connecting the garmin to the eld? If so, where do you find the attachment piece you mentioned?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I've never used it, so I couldn't tell you how well it works. You can find the attachment on the Garmin website. Just Google "Garmin ELD' and it will take you to the site.

Can anyone vouch for this being useful for a semi in Canada specifically Ontario ?

Question: I drive in Nj & Ny & my current gps puts me on the parkway a lot, which I can’t drive in. Is there a less expensive truck gps that’ll do the job & just keep me away from the parkway that you would recommend?

@Jaypatel-uf6bu

2 жыл бұрын

For east cost hammer gps app is best

@leftlane8355

2 жыл бұрын

OTR 500 garmin

i got the 570 dont see a need to update since my maps are updated lifetime garmin is good but it sometimes takes me on bad turns that i cant be on and no truck zones so you still gotta use your head i'm in nj ny ct pa area

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Is that a trucker model?

@Brsrafal

2 жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe yes dezl 570 is truck gps its older but maps are updated lifetime so it's no different from new models.

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Hi, I’m going to start driving a straight truck in Nj & Ny. My biggest concern is staying off the parkways & certain highways in Ny where I’m not allowed to drive. I’m wondering if I should just keep my regular car gps & put “No tolls” in the settings to stay away from the parkway or buy a truck gps..what would you recommend?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I drove into a Parkway in NYC, and the first bridge was only 11 feet high. It was hell trying to back out of there in New York traffic. I was using a regular GPS at the time. I booked a load him so I could pick up my Garmin. 😂

@ro-landocalrissian4633

2 жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe oh wow that sucks! 😄

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ro-landocalrissian4633 Big time, but I've been back since and now cut through NYC traffic like butter 🧈 😁

I am having a hard time to connect mine to the app and to register it. Do I have to do all of that or not? Any tips?

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

I think I did have some trouble connecting with the app on my phone, but don't remember what I did. I think you need to connect the Bluetooth. You don't need the phone app for it to work though.

Just bought this same gps. Under babysitting. Two option... First is fastest time. Second is straight line.. Does the straight line take your short route opposed to fastest time?

@shawnemerson671

Жыл бұрын

Under navigation.

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

There should be an estimate time for both routes.

If it's a truck gps 13.6ft should be the default setting for height.

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

I've seen box trucks as low as 12 ft, but for a semi, yes.

Does this tell you about which gas station has diesel #2 gas

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I've never looked. I think it only shows you the truck stops, and most have diesel #2

Mines does this stupid thing where I set the gps and it doesn’t talk to me to tell me turns and the screen goes black!! It’s annoying and I’m not sure what to do.

@boss-lyfe

10 ай бұрын

Return it. It sounds like there is something physically wrong with the GPS.

hey brother, i make about 2-5 stops a night. is there a way to enter multiple stops at once so I dont have to input a new address after each of my stops?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there should be an add to stop option when you add a new address.

@VolvoForLife850

2 жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe thanks man!

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

@@VolvoForLife850 No problem

Can’t seem to find the format for inputting GPS coordinates from Google Maps. Example 29.151333, -98.589491. I tapped on the various formats for coordinates, but none seem to be in this format. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.

@Bodyhauler

7 ай бұрын

It’s under where to. At the bottom

Hey, I have a question so I just got into the dump truck business and I’m actually looking to buy this GPS. I’ve heard very good things about it but I was wondering how to program it for a dump truck because I only see tractor-trailer, and box truck as a option in videos @BoxLyfe

There's an option in settings on Google maps to avoid low bridges toggle it on and you can avoid tolls as well

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate more? I never knew Google had this option.

@ORam...

2 жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe Once you set your destination, you can go into settings and change those options. Just remember to reverse the process if you're in your daily driver. Great vid btw.

@agindtown

Жыл бұрын

You hit the 3 dots and hit route options. Low bridges is definitely not an option on google maps. Maybe one day but not an option as of now.

I'm on the 180 and it's saying weight restrictions 40T? Any ideas what's wrong?

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing there is a 40 ton restriction on that road. Most trucks are under 80,000 pounds so I don't think it's a problem if you're under that weight.

Do you know how this unit handles routing with tolls?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

It does, it will give you an option with or without tolls.

@raymondalbers9676

2 жыл бұрын

@Box Lyfe does it also give the toll costs as well during routing?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

@@raymondalbers9676 That's a good question. I don't if it does, I use EZPASS for tolls. I like to drive past toll booths without stopping. I didn't see that option on the GPS.

if you connect to your phone you get free traffic info like wrecks and stopped traffic?

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

I don't remember if it does, it I think the gps itself does. I always run Google maps with the Garmin because Google is good with traffic and accidents up ahead. Just don't use Google for truck directions, it can get you into trouble.

@johnnyfudpucker6187

Жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe yea my older DEZL 500 series died and I got this otr700 today , it does give live traffic when hooked to your phone just like the last one, been a truck driver for 35 years just need to know whats ahead to detour, I go to the same place everyday so the only thing that interests me is traffic and detours

Right out of the box it says Miami & I’m in Jersey! Shouldn’t it know where I am? Do I have to adjust the settings as to where I am?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why it would do that. Check and see if there is an update available.

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why it would do that. Check and see if there is an update available.

@ro-landocalrissian4633

2 жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe all good. I got it working

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ro-landocalrissian4633 Awesome

Any updates on the gps? I just ordered the same one off Amazon

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Yes, make sure it's plugged in and on wifi when updates are available.

@GrabinGears

Жыл бұрын

@@boss-lyfe Yes, it got it and it won’t update until I have access to Wi-Fi. I like it so far, ran into a couple of hiccups though

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

@@GrabinGears Yeah, I did my updates at hotels. Play with the options, there are a lot of useful tools on there. I usually have it set to upcoming cities, and it shows me upcoming fuel stops, hotels, parking, etc. You're going to love it 🙂

Why the hell our updated Dezl still leads us into roads where bridges are lower even we enter our truck measurements??? Also BS in our user side is that GPS just don’t let to finish destination when there is no house nr…It needs street,house nr etc but we have situations where there is no exact adress just a street maybe. So most of the times we still use GoogleMaps and use this GPS as secondary tool

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I've never had a problem with it. I wouldn't recommend using Google GPS, that will definitely lead you to low bridges.

The one you clicked said 20 miles but when you clicked it said 30 miles lol

Is it the old USB charger? Or the micro USB ?

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

It's the older usb.

Does this need wifi or a hotspot to work?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

No, it doesn't need any connection at all, just a power source so the battery keeps charging.

I just learned about a week ago that Google maps has the option to enter manually, turn by turn directions. So for those of you that don’t have the money to purchase such a fine piece of equipment as the Garmin Dezel , perhaps with the right amount of research, a cheaper way could be available. But I’m not calling the Garmin Dezel a bad investment. I believe that it is a fine investment

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard someone say you can put it in truck mode, but I've never done it. I don't how accurate it would be.

Not all truck stops stores are rip off. I saved $100 from regular price and was better than Amazon.

@MrGentlefriend

Ай бұрын

What truck stop did you go to?

@ndg9367

Ай бұрын

@@MrGentlefriend, Loves is where I got mine. Near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Are these good for HAZMAT?

@boss-lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I've never had a Hazmat so I've never checked of they have Hazmat routes.

I'm sure it was mentioned and doesn't really matter, but it's pronounced diesel because it's a truck gps.

@boss-lyfe

Жыл бұрын

I've driven gas box trucks, but you are right. If I said gas or both, it's because I always mix my words up. I get my kids names mixed up all the time. It's nothing malicious, but something I do a lot without realizing it 🙂

Just don’t update the thing, all of the sudden the stupid thing stays on the loading screen, has a small load bar and will go a quarter of the way then reboots. They work great, just don’t update it!

Randmacnally750 is better and easier to navigate imo